If we eat better food, as a society, we may pay more at the checkout counter. But our insurance premiums drop. Critics like Martosko always seem to miss this.
Recent Articles
News: FDA Warning on Health Claims
Posted by Dave Mulder on March 8th, 2010 — 191 words
The FDA is entrusted by consumers to be a watchdog over health claims such as POM Wonderful’s. Manufacturers and marketers are not allowed to just claim their product offers certain benefits without substantial proof.
Ignite Lansing Recap
Posted by Dave Mulder on March 8th, 2010 — 155 words
Friday night in Lansing, Michigan, was exceptionally fun. I was the third speaker in the first session of Ignite Lansing 3.0, talking about “Simple Rules for Eating Real Food”.
Better, Healthier Popcorn On The Stove
Posted by Peter Murray on March 7th, 2010 — 271 words
Traditional production of popcorn (the old-fashioned approach), is done on a stovetop with little more than oil and popcorn kernels. When made this way, popcorn is a healthy, filling snack both high in fiber and low in calories.
Banana Bread: The Beer Version
Posted by Dave Mulder on March 3rd, 2010 — 121 words
Banana Bread Beer is brewed by Wells & Young’s, a United Kingdom firm. The beer itself is tasty (imagine a bittery banana) but somewhat weak (5.2% ABV).
Is Mrs. Butterworth A Syrup Fraud?
Posted by Dave Mulder on March 1st, 2010 — 349 words
One gallon of maple syrup requires a 40 gallon input of maple sap (form either the sugar maple or black maple). This sap is processed by removing water through boiling (or reverse osmosis) until it reaches the density that pancake-lovers typically associate with syrup.
Beer Review: Stone Ruination IPA
Posted by Dave Mulder on March 1st, 2010 — 257 words
Stone Ruination IPA’s bottle advertises it as a bitter, extra-hoppy brew with hints of citrus and fruit. What did ERF think when they tried it?
Cheddar Melt Burgers
Posted by Dave Mulder on March 1st, 2010 — 284 words
Hamburgers usually make for a great meal, though they can get stale as a food option if you do not make an occasional effort to change things up. Over the weekend I decided to prepare cheddar melt burgers on rye.
What’s In A Pop Tart?
Posted by Dave Mulder on February 28th, 2010 — 212 words
One of my favorite foods is also a campfire staple; the s’more is delicious. What does the Pop Tart version have in store for us?
Real Food Grades
Posted by Dave Mulder on February 25th, 2010 — 72 words
Real food is not a binary state; rather, realness exists on a continuum. Some foods are more natural than others, which are more natural than others. As we continue to work up reviews about particular food products, Eating Real Food will also assign grades.
